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Jackie "Moms" Mabley talks about her life and career as a comedian ; part 1

BROADCAST: Jun. 13, 1961 | DURATION: 00:30:21

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Synopsis

The interview begins with an excerpt from a Moms Mabley performance at the Apollo Theater, talking about a visit to Washington DC and her experience on the White House Lawn. Jackie "Moms" Mabley talks about her life and career as a comedian. She speaks fondly of her hometown and of her childhood and family. Part 1 ends with an excerpt from a performance at The Uptown Theater in Pennsylvania. She is talking about visiting Georgia and having to vote there. ; part 1

Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 13, 1961

Physical Format
2 sound tape reels (ca. 40 min.) : 7 in.

Duration
30 minutes, 21 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Comedy, Satire African-American History & Culture Theater Civil Rights

People

Authors, Writers Entertainers

Tags

Mabley, Moms, 1894-1975--Interviews Comedians--United States--Interviews African Americans Audiotapes Radio programs Mabley, Moms, 1894-1975,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) The Apollo Theater The Uptown Theater PA Female comedian

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